Patricia A. Hontz

December 19, 2020

Patricia A. Hontz, 86, of Orefield, passed away in her home on Saturday, December 19, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Pat was born December 17, 1934 to Frank and Ruth (Sterner) Kellogg in Allentown. She was a 1952 graduate of Allentown High School and married her high school sweetheart, Donald “Skip” Hontz on September 6, 1953. They went on to have three children, Susan of New Tripoli, Jeff, husband of Leslie Hontz of Orefield, and Mike, also of Orefield. Pat worked as a telephone operator and later on as a secretary until she retired. Throughout her life, she and Skip did much travelling and it was a highlight of her life. In addition to her husband and three children, Pat is survived by her six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and her niece, Sharon. She was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Reichard. A viewing will be held Saturday, December 26, 2020 from 9:30 to 10:30 am at Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 W Highland Street, Allentown, PA 18102. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice and/or Amanda Senior Center c/o Trexler Funeral Home.